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Best Wave Height Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

If you already know Surfline, this is the deeper bench. 250+ wave height apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.

Compare top Wave Height Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Surfline: Wave & Surf ReportsSurfline: Wave & Surf ReportsFree4.7★ (30K)YesYesSep 2026
2NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship DataNOAA Buoy Reports & Ship DataFree4.7★ (2.4K)YesYesSep 2026
3Marine Weather Forecast ProMarine Weather Forecast ProFree4.7★ (16K)NoYesSep 2026
4Windfinder: Wind & Weather mapWindfinder: Wind & Weather mapFree4.8★ (62K)YesYesSep 2026
5Surf Buddy Wave HeightSurf Buddy Wave HeightFree1.0★ (1)YesNoSep 2026
6Ocean Wave HeightOcean Wave HeightFree1.3★ (4)YesNoSep 2026
7My WaveMy WaveFree—NoNoAug 2026
8MSW Surf ForecastMSW Surf ForecastFree4.8★ (15K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Wave Height

Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports#1

Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports by Surfline/Wavetrak

Forecasts, Cams, Wind, & Tide
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(30K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Weather
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This app provides detailed surf forecasts, live conditions, and expert analysis to help surfers plan their sessions. Access over 1000 live cams worldwide, hourly data on wave height, wind, and tide, and track your progress with session logging. Premium members receive exclusive discounts and giveaways.

What We Love

  • 🌊 Accurate surf forecasting
  • 📽️ Useful live surf cams
  • 🤙 Helpful for planning surf trips
  • 🏄‍♂️ Invaluable for surfers
  • 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of surf spots
  • 📊 Detailed swell and wind data
  • 💻 Intuitive and easy-to-use app

Room to Improve

  • 🤑 Expensive premium subscription
  • 🚫 Limited access for free users
  • 🌐 Inconsistent accuracy of forecasts
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate for new users
  • 🔴 Frequent ads for premium service
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data#2

NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data by Juggernaut Technology, Inc.

Marine Wind, Wave & Sea Temps
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(2.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access detailed buoy and ship observation data without weather forecasts or tide information. View current conditions, historical trends, and storm locations on an intuitive map. Monitor your favorite locations with customizable widgets.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Critical infrastructure
  • 🚀 Excellent source of sea conditions
  • 🚀 Valuable buoy information
  • 👍 Plenty of information
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Useful and easy
  • 👍 Quick and accurate
  • 👍 Outstanding service
  • 👍 Intuitive chart-based
  • 👍 Informative

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 More data needed
  • 🐛 Incomplete and inaccurate
  • 🐛 Wave height data not working
  • 🐛 No buoy reports
  • 🐛 No wave data
  • 🐛 No data available
  • 🐛 Clunky interface
Marine Weather Forecast Pro#3

Marine Weather Forecast Pro by LW Brands, LLC

NOAA Marine Weather Forecast
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(16K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#85in Weather
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Access comprehensive NOAA marine weather data, including real-time buoy readings, 5-day forecasts, and historical wave trends. Visualize data with map overlays and receive severe weather alerts. An Apple Watch app is also available.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Detailed weather data from multiple sources
  • 🔍 Accurate and reliable information
  • 👍 Intuitive and well-designed interface
  • 💡 Customizable spot forecasts
  • 🔍 Real-time buoy and station data
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful developer support

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with data availability or app crashes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific location forecasts
  • 🔍 Lack of certain features like wind speed units or saved locations

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FAQ about Wave Height

What are the best wave height apps for iPhone?
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports tops our wave height apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 30K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top wave height apps we rank are free to download, including Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports and NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data.
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ wave height apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides comprehensive surf forecasts, live conditions, and expert analysis to help surfers plan their sessions. It offers access to over 1000 live cams worldwide, hourly data on wave height, wind, and tide, and allows users to log their surf sessions.
Key features include global live surf cams, hourly condition data (wave height, wind, tide), expert surf reports and forecasts, session logging, and integration with Apple Watch for tracking and wave clip generation. Premium members also get exclusive discounts and giveaways.

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